Rodney Davis

Rodney Davis is a Black, gay man, activist, and past President of Rhode Island Pride. Topics discussed include growing up in Newport, R.I., being placed in foster care, domestic abuse, involvement in the Jehovah's Witnesses, coming out, AIDS epidemic, organizing Rhode Island PRIDE, and the impact of COVID-19.

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Date of Interview: Spring 2020
Interview Length: 1:19:13
Tags: Jehovah's Witnesses, Foster home care, Child abuse, African American gay men, HIV, Gay pride celebrations, Gay pride parades, Gay activists, Activism (LGBTQ), LGBTQ events, Gay pride, Gay Black people, HIV/AIDS
Location: Newport, R.I.; Providence, R.I.
Interviewer: Caitlin Malimban